Hedge Fund Recruiter

Hedge fund industry expertise in the French market

With growing regulatory requirements under AMF and EU frameworks (AIFMD, MiFID II), and increasing competition for high-level talent in Paris and other financial hubs, hedge funds in France need specialist recruitment support. Our deep understanding of hedge fund strategies, local market dynamics, and operational structures allows us to identify top portfolio managers, investment analysts, and traders. We focus on candidates with the technical skill set, regulatory awareness, and cultural fit required to drive performance in the French market.

Tailored hedge fund recruitment solutions

Whether you need to fill a strategic leadership role, build out a new investment team, or scale for cross-border projects, we tailor our recruitment approach to your specific requirements. We work closely with you to align new hires with your fund’s investment philosophy, operational model, and long-term goals, making integration efficient and effective.

Global talent with local relevance

While the French hedge fund market is growing, competition for elite talent is international. Through our global network, we access top-tier professionals from major financial centres including Paris, London, Geneva, Luxembourg, and New York. We focus on candidates who bring global experience but can operate within the regulatory, cultural, and linguistic context of France.

Long-term partnerships to support growth

We go beyond one-off hiring. We support hedge funds across a range of strategies including long/short equity, global macro, event-driven, and quantitative. As your fund evolves, expanding strategies, entering new markets, or adapting to regulatory change, we help you maintain high performance and retain competitive advantage. Our long-term partnership approach supports innovation and sustainable growth in the French hedge fund market.

Selby Jennings supports a broad range of firms across the hedge fund industry, including but not limited to:

• Long/short equity hedge funds
• Global macro funds
• Systematic and quant-driven hedge funds
• Multi-strategy and multi-manager platforms
• Event-driven and special situations funds
• Credit and fixed income arbitrage funds
• Market neutral and statistical arbitrage firms
• Emerging and boutique hedge fund managers

…and many more firms where performance, precision, and strategy execution are critical to success.

Looking to grow your team?

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Selby Jennings partners with hedge funds globally to deliver exceptional talent across investment, research, and trading functions. Roles we typically support include, but are not limited to:

• Investment Analyst
• Equity Research Analyst
• Credit Analyst
• Global Macro Analyst
• Quantitative Analyst
• Quantitative Researcher
• Data Scientist
• Trader (Discretionary / Systematic / Execution)
• Risk Analyst
• Portfolio Analyst
• Client Services Associate
• Investor Relations Associate
• Capital Introduction Associate

We connect high-performing professionals with hedge funds where alpha generation, technical expertise, and agility drive long-term success.

Looking to grow your team?

Request a call back and speak with one of our specialist consultants today.

Selby Jennings offers various workforce solutions tailored to your specific objectives.

• Permanent hires - Our permanent search service, whether through contingent or retained hedge fund recruitment, helps you secure the professionals who can truly make an impact.
• Contract hires - Our extensive network of contractors and interim managers integrate seamlessly into companies to drive short term goals.
• Multi-hire projects - We take a consultative approach with our clients, managing the entire recruitment process from sourcing to hiring across the entire project.

Hiring in France is influenced by both regulatory and cultural factors. Hedge funds must comply with AMF and EU frameworks such as AIFMD and MiFID II, meaning candidates need strong knowledge of local regulation and risk controls. Notice periods are often longer than in the UK or US, which can slow down hiring and onboarding. The market is also more relationship-driven, so cultural fit and reputation matter as much as technical skill. French language ability is often required, especially for client-facing or regulatory roles.

Yes. Most hedge funds in France operate in an international environment and need professionals who are fluent in English and French. We frequently place bilingual candidates as well as international professionals with experience in London, Geneva, New York, or other major hubs. When placing international talent, we focus on candidates who can adapt to French business culture, navigate local regulations, and integrate smoothly with existing teams.

We recruit across front, middle, and back office. Typical roles include portfolio managers, investment analysts, traders, quant researchers, data scientists, risk managers, and execution specialists. On the operational side, we place COOs, CFOs, compliance officers, and heads of risk. We also support leadership hires for multi-manager platforms, new fund launches, and build-outs of investment teams.

Absolutely. France is seeing growth in boutique and emerging hedge funds, especially in Paris and Monaco. We help new managers make their first strategic hires and structure scalable teams. This includes advising on compensation, regulatory expectations, and candidate availability. We also support with confidential searches, helping founders attract high-impact talent while maintaining discretion during the launch phase.

The market is very competitive. Post-Brexit, Paris has become a key European financial hub, but the pool of experienced hedge fund talent is still relatively limited. Top candidates are often approached by multiple firms and expect clear career progression, strong compensation structures, and fast hiring processes. Because of this, speed and precision in recruitment are essential. Working with a specialist partner helps hedge funds avoid delays, access passive talent, and secure top performers before competitors do.